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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Is there a common quadcopter on the market capable of carrying a paintball gun or something else that can splatter lenses?

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[–] mrpollo@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Good. We need to teach these pigs a lesson

[–] korazail@lemmy.myserv.one 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The fun part is that these cameras are not owned, operated or property of your local jurisdiction. They are hardware/software as a service. IANAL, but I think Flock would have to sue you.

I have not personally de-flocked anything, but my local area doesn't have any that aren't tied to a business parking lot.

If some show up, I can't imagine a 5 minute walk with a hat, face mask and a can of spraypaint wouldn't be sufficient to disable one without risk. Might need a stool.

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[–] Earthman_Jim@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 month ago

Heartwarming.

[–] Safetyshaft@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Anyone know of a good form letter / well written petition to request an operator such as an hoa remove a flock camera before resorting tk this?

[–] Bgugi@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Lol. HOAs are on a strict boot-based diet. Any well-reasoned argument will just make them install MORE of them.

Also: I really want to introduce the neologism caligavore. Can we all make that a thing?

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[–] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Would a pellet gun be powerful enough to damage the lens from a distance?

[–] Bgugi@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

The answer is almost certainly, but the followup question is how much pellet gun?

[–] Ranulph@thelemmy.club 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

How about a nice coat of paint or a nice coat of rhino liner.

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[–] Manifish_Destiny@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

Hell yeah brother

[–] Mwa@thelemmy.club 4 points 1 month ago
[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

There it is a small glimpse of hope

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